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Today is Tuesday, Sept.23 2025.
#1 – From The Real WV – WV International Film Festival Celebrates 40 Years
The West Virginia International Film Festival is marking its 40th anniversary with a special four-day celebration Nov. 13-16. Film screenings, community events, and panels will highlight international and independent cinema while celebrating the festival's lasting impact on West Virginia's cultural landscape.
#2 – From WV Explorer – Longest Fall Foliage Season in the Nation
Thanks to its varied elevations and landscapes, West Virginia boasts one of the longest fall foliage seasons in the country. Colors begin in the highlands by mid-September and last into late October in the valleys, offering weeks of Almost Heaven scenery for travelers and residents alike. Visit wvtourism.com to view a fall color map and start planning your getaway today.
Read more:
https://wvexplorer.com/2025/09/12/longest-fall-foliage-west-virginia/
#3 – From WestVirginia.gov – Metals Industry in WV
West Virginia's metals industry continues to thrive, producing steel, aluminum, and specialty metals for global markets. With abundant resources, a skilled workforce, and strong infrastructure, the sector supports thousands of jobs and drives economic growth across the Mountain State.
Learn more:
https://westvirginia.gov/industries/metals/
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That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.
